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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

Just before noon, I decided to go online and see what those in my networks were sharing from their own celebrations or reflections, and immediately found the #GoSilent campaign from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). It pulled me in, and then everywhere I looked online I saw it was pulling in others! A simple commitment.

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50 Nonprofits Every U.S. Politican Should Follow on Twitter

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The 50 nonprofits listed below are tackling some of the most important economic, social and political issues of our time. Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans :: @ CIAV. Feeding America :: @ FeedingAmerica. Oxfam America :: @ OxfamAmerica. politicians follow any nonprofits on Twitter. Crisis Group :: @ CrisisGroup.

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Equitable and Inclusive Messaging: Retaining Donors in a New Age of Storytelling

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The benefits of strength-based messaging Strength-based messaging encourages long-term and recurring giving, rather than a one-time gift to meet an immediate need. This encourages sustained donor loyalty over time. Recognize we all face obstacles and require support from time to time. She is not a cancer patient first.)

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Encouraging nonprofits to embrace this mode of fundraising was the point of the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge , one of the first giving contests launched back in 2007 where I was a first place winner raising funds for Cambodian children. Giving Tuesday is also promoting many of the ideas in Giving 2.0

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Behind the Scenes of IAVA’s Cutting-edge “The Rucksack”

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The Rucksack" -- a cutting-edge project that I led recently for the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) -- is an especially powerful example of an organization using technology in a strategic and transformative way. That takes an ongoing commitment of time, energy, and resources in order to be successful.

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Mother's Day Donation Ideas

Have Fun - Do Good

Donate before May 5th to make sure she receives her card on time. Oxfam America Unwrapped and fund virtual gifts like a pair of school uniforms for $20 , or planting 50 trees for $30. * Your mom will receive a a handmade card made by a woman in their program in Rwanda.

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Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time

Have Fun - Do Good

Betty Christiansen's book, Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time , captures 28 stories of people and organizations who are using knitting to comfort, empower and heal. This one definitely tops my list, and I don't even knit. Book Cover from Harry N. Abrams site. knitting peace book

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